Clinical Lab Assistant
Clinical Lab Assistant
Start Dates
1 Semester
Credits/Program Length
10 Credit Hours
Estimated Cost
$1,744
(subject to change without notice)Mode/Campus
Financial Aid
Yes
Program Overview
The Clinical Lab Assistant Program will provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to competently perform the duties of an entry level medical laboratory assistant.
Clinical Lab Assistants are trained to work in doctors' offices, hospital laboratories and other outpatient labs as an integral member of the allied health care delivery team.
Clinical Lab Assistants perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease and may work under the supervision of a medical technologist. The curriculum will allow the students to gain competency in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective competencies in entry level laboratory skills.
Instruction will be achieved in a Competency Based Education format with a combination of online, classroom, laboratory, and clinical activities.
Certificate of Achievement | 13 credits
What you will learn
- Perform routine medical laboratory tests to support the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease
- Work under the supervision of a medical technologist in a clinical lab setting
- Develop competency in: Cognitive skills - understanding lab procedures and concepts, Psychomotor skills - performing hands-on laboratory techniques, Affective skills - demonstrating professionalism and ethical behavior
- Participate in a flexible open-entry/closed-exit program format, allowing for personalized pacing and scheduling
Certificates Earned within the Program
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR
- American Heart Association First Aid
- American Medical Technologists:Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA)
Certificates for which Students May Prepare for upon Program Completion:
- American Medical Technologists: Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA)
- [Additional fees and experience may apply.]
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Tuition & Financial Aid
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST
TOTAL PROGRAM COST: $1,744
TUITION: $1,080
STUDENT FEES: $108
LAB FEES: $145
BOOKS/SUPPLIES: $411
Estimated total program costs include tuition, fees, lab fees, books, and required materials. Fees for third-party licensure or certification examinations are not included in the total program cost.
Financial Aid
Most SLTech programs qualify for scholarships, and many are eligible for grants and other educational benefits.
Required Courses
TEMA 1080
Medical Terminology
Credit Hours: 2
Semester: All
TECL 1010
Intro to Healthcare
Credit Hours: 2
Semester: All
TECL 1020
Admin Healthcare Procedures
Credit Hours: 2
Semester: All
TECL 1030
Basic Healthcare Procedures
Credit Hours: 2
Semester: All
TECL 1040
Clinical Lab Procedures I
Credit Hours: 4
Semester: All
TEMA 1410
Workplace Readiness
Credit Hours: 1
Semester: All
Available Class Schedules
Monday-Thursday
10:00am-8:00pm
3:00pm-9:00pm
Friday
10:00am-4:00pm
Requirements
- 16 years old at enrollment; 18 years old at externship; 18 years old for certification and employment.
- A reading sample comparable to the textbooks used in this program is available to assist students in evaluating their ability to complete the program successfully. Please ask your advisor for the sample during your appointment.
- Student must have a high school diploma or GED to be eligible to sit for the national certification exam that is a required component of this program.
Course/Program Delivery Model
This program is offered in a Competency Based Education (CBE) format at our Jordan Campus. Students will be expected to invest a minimum of 24 hours per week for Full-time students (if using VA funding), or a minimum of 12 hours per week for Part-time students, in completing coursework. Students will enroll in each course according to the established sequence in the catalog. In a hybrid model, students may do assignments at home, but tests are taken in person at the lab and skills are learned and passed of in-person at the lab.
Students receiving Federal Financial Aid or VA funding please contact your academic advisor for specific information regarding eligibility.
HOW TO APPLY
STEP 1: Submit SLCC Application
Complete your admissions application.
Once you receive your student number (S#), meet with an Advisor.
STEP 2: Meet with an Advisor
Schedule an appointment (in-person, phone, or video call):
801-957-4978 Schedule OnlineProgram costs, schedules, and requirements are subject to change. Salt Lake Community College and Salt Lake Technical College are equal opportunity institutions and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, protected veteran status, or other protected status in admissions, educational programs, or employment.